There’s No Escape
“Sure, where are you, Mr. Atticus?” I replied.
“I’m at the same clubhouse asst time. I’ll send you the location.”
“Okay!” I agreed and hung up, receiving the location from Atticus shortly after. After checking the
location
and directions, I headed straight to the ce. When I arrived, Atticus was already waiting there.
“Mr. Atticus.” I walked in briskly.
He wasted no time and poured me a cup of tea, saying, “I have a favor to ask of you, Ms. Chloe.”
Honestly, my impression of this man improved with each encounter. He was straightforward and didn’t
y games. I said, “Go ahead.”
Since I was receptive, he pulled out a document and passed it to me. “Look at this first.”
I nced at him curiously, then took the document. It was a project contract but not under Echelon
Group. The development area was substantial, and someone had done the nning well.
However, I didn’t understand why Atticus showed me this contract. After reading it, I looked at him. “Mr.
Atticus?”
He said thoughtfully. “That’s a mortgage contract. The other party can’t repay their debts, so it’s mine
now. Still, I don’t want Echelon Group to handle it. Are you interested? All the paperwork is in order and
won’t
Consider it helping me out.”
e you any tr
I replied, “I… Can I take some time to consider it? After all, I have another partner in thepany, and
I can’t make such decisions alone. Besides, I’d like to learn more about the contract and the situation
beyond it. Of course, assuming you trust me enough.”
“Naturally, I trust you.” Atticus nodded and gave me detailed background information on the mortgage
contract. He also exined why he didn’t want Echelon Group to handle it.
I knew there were risks and suspected that this situation wasn’t as straightforward as Atticus made it
Take your time to consider it. I trust youpletely. Please provide an answer as soon as possible,
Though I’m in a hurry, Atticus said, looking at me earnestly, “I can’t find anyone I trust more than you.
Of course, you can sel your conditions.”
“All right, (‘il discuss with Ryan and get back to you. Thank you!” | replied.
“Thank you!” Atticus seemed relieved.
“Here’s what we’ll do. I’ll head back now and meet you here again tomorrow. I’ll let you know the time
later.” I stood up. Then, I remembered something and looked at the contract. “…”
Atticus was quick to understand and handed the contract to me decisively. It further showed he trusted
1. me. “You can take it with you.”
“Thank you!” I epted the contract, feeling its weight. The trust behind this gesture was heavy.
He stood up as well. “Ms. Chloe…”N?velDrama.Org holds this content.
He hesitated momentarily, lowered his gaze, and then look disrespected you. Don’t mind her. That’s
just how she is.”
at me. “I know Liora has probably
I chuckled, feeling light–hearted as I teased him for the first time, ‘Mr. Atticus, I’m not that weak.”
“That’s good to hear. But maybe in the future… you can tell me about it,‘ Atticus smiled awkwardly.
“There
are some things I don’t know how to say.”
“Don’t worry, Mr. Atticus. I can handle it. If she goes too far, I won’t let her be. If ites to that, you
can’t
me me for retaliating.”
He smiled and nodded confidently. “No problem! Sometimes, a strong hand is needed to keep her in
check. You don’t need to care about me.”
I Neither of us said much more. We left the ce one after the other. In the car, I called Ryan and
asked him to wait for me in the office. This matter weighed heavily on my mind.
epting the mortgage contract came with risks, but they were more significant for Atticus. Echelon
Group was a publicly tradedpany, and privately taking over this contract was a major taboo.
On the other hand, declining felt like not repaying Atticus’s favor. When I was at my lowest, Atticus
helped me without hesitation, regardless of his intentions and motives.
Being in the business world, I couldn’t escape my obligations. epting help meant epting
responsibilities, and I had to repay Atticus. But how to do that was something Ryan and I would need to
discuss